ZIP 62557 (Pana, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62557: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Christian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Illinois
Christian County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Christian County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Christian County at a glance: 10.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Christian County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62557 happened on CR-12 350N (2), SR-29 (1) and US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62557 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 350N | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| Il-48 | 14 |
| US-51 | 11 |
| Il-29 | 10 |
| SR-29 | 7 |
| East Road | 6 |
| Il-48 (Nb) | 4 |
| North Rd | 4 |
| North Road | 4 |
ZIP 62557 at a glance
| Population | 6,878 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,389 |
| Median home value | $92,431 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62557
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62557?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Christian County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 111 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62557?
The worst month is October: 14.2% of truck crashes in Christian County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62557?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Christian County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62557 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Christian County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62557?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.